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Apply for project funding for priority funding programs under the Bremen Continuing Education Act

Are you a continuing education institution dedicated to the public good looking to apply for grants for general or political continuing education projects? Learn more here.

  • Basic information

    The State of Bremen may award grants to continuing education institutions for special priority initiatives in accordance with the Law on Continuing Education in the State of Bremen (Bremen Continuing Education Act—WBG). The funding provisions are set forth separately in a funding guideline for each program. 
    In 2026, adult and family education projects may be funded under the guidelines titled “Continuing Education for Socially and Educationally Disadvantaged Target Groups.” Eligible projects fall into the following four priority areas:
    a) Literacy for adults whose first language is German
    b) Educational programs to strengthen participation and integration for immigrants and refugees
    c) Basic education (c1) and training for civic engagement (c2)
    d) Political education, values- and norms-oriented education

    Programs specifically aimed at adults with disabilities are funded regardless of their thematic focus.

    The application period runs from July 1 to July 31, 2026.

    Please note the following:
    If the costs of educational programs are covered by other public funds, these must be offset against the grant.

    Requirements

    The necessary requirements vary depending on the specific funding guideline. If you are interested, you can seek individual advice on this matter.

  • Procedure

    Please feel free to contact the appropriate office before submitting an application. 

    You can apply for funding online through the Senator for Children and Education’s grant portal.

    Online Application

    • Register for the grant portal if you do not yet have a personal user account.
    • Once you have successfully registered, use the online service. 
    • The online service will guide you step by step through the application process.
    • You can upload any additional required documents via the online service.
    • Your application will then be reviewed.
    • If any information or documents are missing, you will be asked to provide them.
    • Once all required information and documents are available, the application will be finalized.
    • Your decision notice will be prepared and sent to you.

    More information

    The funding guidelines pursuant to Section 6(2)(2) of the Continuing Education Act (WBG) can be found in the Bremen Official Gazette and on the Bremen Transparency Portal. 

  • Necessary Documents
    • The required documents vary depending on the specific funding guideline.
      • If you are interested, you can receive personalized advice on this matter.

  • Competent Department

  • Online Services

  • Fees / Costs

    free of charge

  • Deadlines & processing time

    What deadlines must be paid attention to?

    Application deadlines vary depending on the specific funding guideline.

    Funding may only be granted for projects that have not yet begun.
    A project is generally considered to have begun as soon as the relevant supply and service contracts have been signed. The granting authority may approve exceptions to this rule upon request.

    How long does it take to process

    3 weeks to 5 weeks after the application deadline

  • Legal Bases

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Updated on 23.09.2026

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